Hope for Humanity

ABOUT THE HONOREE

Nancy Ann Hunt is a dedicated civic and philanthropic leader whose longstanding commitment to education and community service has made a lasting impact across Dallas and beyond.

A native of Kansas City, Missouri, she attended Southern Methodist University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Following graduation, Nancy Ann taught second- and fourth-grade science and math. She also coached girls’ soccer for six seasons. She later served as president of three PTA organizations within the Richardson Independent School District and was awarded a Lifetime PTA Membership at both the district and state levels.

Reflecting her deep commitment to education and improving lives, Nancy Ann has held board leadership roles throughout the years with organizations including SMU Simmons School of Education, Austin Street Center, Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support, New Friends New Life, Methodist Health Care System Foundation, and Circle Ten Council Scouting America, where she became their first female board president. She was a founding trustee of Presbyterian Hospital Plano and founding vice president of the National Conference on Crimes Against Women. She is an active member of the United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and confirmation classes.

Her contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the SMU Distinguished Alumni Award, the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, the Silver Beaver Award from Boy Scouts of America, the Genesis Women’s Shelter Jane Doe Award, St. Philip’s School Destiny Award, and the Texas Health Resources Leadership Award.

Together with her husband, Ray, she supports initiatives that strengthen Dallas through education, health, and civic engagement. Nancy Ann’s enduring dedication to philanthropy and service continues to shape institutions and expand opportunities across the community.